With the incredible changing landscape through the pandemic it has forced me to make a major change in my work life and as such this blog/page will evolve somewhat as well this will be a positive impact on The Man in a Suit, as I will now will have far more time and energy to…
MIAS Cut Sheet
Buying a suit
Long time no write! With work being incredibly busy over the last year I have sadly neglected this site. Anyway with some time on my hands I thought it a great chance to get back in the swing. Over the last few months, in my 9-5 job,I have seen many suits sent to us…
Pitti Uomo 89 Day 3
Finally I have managed to find the time to write the last post on the amazing Pitti Uomo 89 held in January. In my research and reading I managed to get in contact with a great street style photographer Giacomo Mario Perotti and you can see more of his work here. Many thanks to him for…
Pitti Uomo 89 Day 2
As promised here are some images from day two of Pitti 89 Here are two of Italy’s most stylish and perennial Instagram favourites, @mararomrraro and @eleosebastiani. There is nothing complex about either outfit, just superb cuts and quality. I also find the way they haven’t “couple dressed” but still have matching accessories with his gloves…
Pitti Uomo 89 Day 1
Always one of my favourite times of the year are when the menswear elite gather at Pitti Imagine in Florence. While I would love to be there, unfortunately I am not, although hope to be next January!!, and instead I spend lots of time scouring Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest feeds for the best looks, which…
My Satorial New Year’s Resolutions
Well as 2015 has ended and begun, many of us have made our New Year’s resolutions, I thought I would share my sartorial resolutions for the coming year and onwards. One preeminent resolution is to blog far more often after a poor year with only 5 posts!! Take better care of my shoes! I am…
THE RETURN OF THE DOUBLE BREASTED
For years the double breasted suit was considered a fashion sin as dire as flared trousers or the piano necktie! However in the last few seasons we have seen the reemergence of this classic style re-imagined for today’s style savvy man in a great new array of patterns and uses we would have cringed at…
SPRING CARNIVAL, INSPIRED BY PITTI UOMO
It’s been a while since the last post, for which I apologize. However with the spring racing carnival hitting Australian cities, it’s a great time to take inspiration once again from the iconic Pitti Uomo festival held in Florence. The key looks this season are, Double breasted, jacket pant separates, linen and cottons, bright colours…
PITTI, WINTER IN SYDNEY, THE FLORENCE SYNDROME
Even in the middle of summer, my mind is often drawn to men’s winter fashion, mainly due to the amazing images that show up on instagram, twitter and the blogosphere from Pitti Uomo. This is THE men’s clothing festival/show/occasion. Now as the colder months near in the southern hemisphere I look to implement as many…
CHOOSING YOUR SUIT FABRIC
I am constantly asked “what’s the best fabric?” or what fabric so you recommend?”, and thought this a good topic to discuss further. Simply put there is no absolute answer to this question, for what is perfect for one is unsuitable for others, and many are overwhelmed by the choice on offer in any tailoring…
DORMEUIL ICONIK
I always love getting new books in store especially when they are innovative and even more so when they support Australian farmers. So when Hugo from Dormeuil Australia came in to our show room to go through the new range and new products I fell in love with this collection. This collection, like…
THE SHOULDER WARS
The chassis of the suit, that from which everything hangs, that if not correct nothing will be, the coat shoulder. The entire look of a coat is dictated from the form of the shoulder, and is one of the few things that can’t be effectively altered after purchase. There are many different styles and variations…
PROTECTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WARDROBE PART 2: DRY CLEANING SUITS
There are not many more contentious topics that dry cleaning when it comes to suits, how often to dry clean your suit. There is no hard or fast rule for this as everyone wears suits differently. How often do you wear the suit 1 a week 1 a month or only on occasion. The basic…
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PROTECTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WARDROBE
There is absolutely nothing worse than after having spent time, money and love finding great wardrobe pieces and then having them ruined or damaged by poor care. This usually happens in three ways, moth or wardrobe damage, poor maintenance and bad dry cleaning. Here are some simple guidelines in order to spare you the premature…
THE ESSENTIALS:THE BLUE SHIRT
The last thing the basic wardrobe for the working man needs is the blue shirt. The blue shirt works with every colour and pattern, just like a white. The only sense of versatility that it lacks is the highest levels of formality like evening occasions, or very formal job interviews. Other than these most formal…
THE ESSENTIALS: THE CHARCOAL SUIT
If you are wearing suits to work or wear them several times a week it almost goes without saying that you will need more than one. The next essential following the navy suit is the classic charcoal suit. Charcoal is an extremely versatile colour for the office, going with pretty much any shirt and tie…
SUPERFINE WOOL: THE ORIGINS
Whilst in New Zealand for a family Xmas and holiday through December I had the chance to visit my Father’s work which is where almost all the fine wool from the South Island of New Zealand is sent to be assessed and tested and given its super/micron counts strength tests and so forth. For someone…
BESPOKE VS MADE TO MEASURE
These terms are used interchangeably very often in regards to suiting, yet they are quite different, especially when you are talking true bespoke. Just because a suit is made for you in your cloth of choice doesnt make it bespoke, it may be just made to measure. A full bespoke suit is a rare thing,…
THE ESSENTIALS:THE WHITE SHIRT
As much as a staple if not more than the navy suit is the white shirt. This is quite simply the most flattering colour a man can wear. It is the best way to throw a contrast against your dark suits in order to liven up your ties. The right white shirt is perfect for…
THE ESSENTIALS: THE NAVY SUIT
In my mind the two absolute essentials in any wardrobe are the navy suit and the white shirt. I have started with the navy suit, as I think it is the more important and more versatile of the two. The right navy suit will get you a job from the interview, to the office everyday,…